logo
logo
Sign in

Driven: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Is Fun And Focused

avatar
CarBuzz
Driven: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Is Fun And Focused

Let's cut to the chase here. The Mazda CX-30 is, effectively, two things Mazda needed in its lineup. It's a Mazda 3 hatch with a higher ride and also a CX-3 with more usable legroom in the back. It's a smart move for Mazda when crossovers are outselling traditional cars by a significant margin, even though the Mazda 3 is a great car. The result for Mazda is that the CX-30 is its second best-selling vehicle behind the larger Mazda CX-5.

Power comes from either a humble naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter engine producing 186 horsepower or a more engaging turbocharged four-cylinder making 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque when running on premium gas. The base model comes with enough standard features to satisfy most people, the interior is built to Mazda's typically high standards, and features Mazda's usual attention to detail when it comes to handling dynamics. Does all of that mean you should buy a CX-30? Let's find out.

Exterior Design: Photogenic Style

Like many of Mazda's cars, the curves flow elegantly, and the proportions are attractive. There's a lot of Mazda 3 going on, but with the extra black cladding over the wheel arches, color and wheel choice becomes more important. Of the eight trims available, including the Carbon Edition, our tester was the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. The Snowflake White Pearl Mica is a $395 option, but the roof rails are standard equipment. The Carbon Edition follows the same pattern as other Mazda Carbon Edition models with Polymetal Gray Metallic paint and red leather upholstery, along with 18-inch black wheels.

Read more - Driven: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Is Fun And Focused

Author: IAN WRIGHT

collect
0
avatar
CarBuzz
guide
Zupyak is the world’s largest content marketing community, with over 400 000 members and 3 million articles. Explore and get your content discovered.
Read more